Health Care Advocacy and Education | Providing active voice and supporting civil rights for people with disabilities
Connects and empowers parents through support groups, 1-to-1 matching, information and resources.
El Grupo Vida is a network of parents and families who have children with disabilities. They offer support, information and community events. Website in English and Spanish.
Provides technical assistance, resources and training to parents and advocates who have or are working with children with disabilities. Also offer parent-to- parent support on a one on one basis. Spanish speaking counselor is available.
Sign up on meetup.com to get updates on meetings. Offers resources and information for parents/caregivers of youth with ADD/ADHD. First hour of the meeting is a guest speaker. Second hour is two small break out support groups, one for parents & caregivers & one for adults & couples.
National Federation of the Blind improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.
Provides case management, support groups, workshops, classes, adaptive recreation, utility assistance and public policy efforts for people with brain injuries and their families.
Provides support and resources to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Website offers extensive resource guide. Fees: YES, dues for membership but scholarships available
Information referral and advocacy organization for people with autism and their families and caregivers.
PEP is a two and a half day conference. The Colorado Department of Education pays for all participant meals (excluding Friday evening) and lodging. The purpose of this conference is to bring parents and other professionals together, allowing them an opportunity to share ideas, discuss concerns, celebrate successes, and obtain information relating to parenting, educating and supporting a child with a disability.
SEAC is an advisory council committed to ensuring that all students in the Denver Public Schools (DPS) receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
